Category Archives: Environment

5 Interesting Links for 04-02-2021

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Interactive (Art) Japanese artist Sakura Hanafusa created an interactive art project for her 2016 graduation from art university to thrill cat lovers everywhere. (Via @womensart1) https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/japanese-art-student%E2%80%99s-graduation-project-a-lineup-of-cats-adorably-asking-you-for-high-fives Microbiology (Electricity) Research into … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 02-05-2021

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Measurement (History) The Akan used culturally significant statues to weigh gold dust currency from the 15th to 19th Century CE. This is a fascinating way of passing cultural knowledge through … Continue reading →

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Things That Make Me Smile No. 239: Music and Science

Posted on January 19, 2021 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Music is clearly one of my interests considering how many smiles involve it and the strange instruments people use. This time, however, music links with another interest of mine: science. I’m including two videos with this post to reflect both … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 10-09-2020

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Society (Architecture) Whether you’re a fan of open plan homes or prefer doors and walls, this article provides a fascinating exploration of the historical, class, and societal factors driving the … Continue reading →

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5 Interesting Links for 10-02-2020

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Margaret McGaffey Fisk

Note: Videos may auto start with sound so be prepared. Footprints (Archeology) Footprints on the surface of an ancient Nefud Desert lake provide evidence of an earlier transit across the Arabian Peninsula to Saudi Arabia than previously known. These footprints, … Continue reading →

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